How It Works

From Your Manuscript to a Published Book

Four simple steps, with a real person to guide you at every one. You approve each stage, and nothing starts until you say yes.

Step 1 of 4

Talk with us.

A free, friendly consultation by phone or video. Send your manuscript, or tell us about your idea.

What happens

We ask about your book, who it is for, and what you hope it will do. Ask us anything about the steps, the timing, or the cost.

What you do

Tell us about your book. If your manuscript is ready, send it to us.

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Step 2 of 4

We review your manuscript.

Our team reads it and sends a written plan with the edits we recommend, a timeline, and a price. Nothing starts until you say yes.

What you receive

A written plan with the edits we recommend, a timeline, and a price.

Your decision

Nothing starts until you say yes. There is no obligation to go ahead.

Related: Manuscript Review and Editing

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Step 3 of 4

We edit, format, and design.

Editors polish your pages, designers create your cover and layout, and you approve each step.

What happens

Editors polish your pages. Designers create your cover and lay out the inside of your book.

What you do

Review the edits and the designs, and approve each step before we move on.

Related: Manuscript Review and Editing, Cover Design and Formatting

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Step 4 of 4

We publish, and you celebrate.

Your book goes live in print and ebook on more than 46,000 platforms.

Where it is sold

In print and ebook on more than 46,000 platforms, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, and Google Books.

What you do

Check your proof, approve it, and celebrate your book.

Related: Book Publishing, Book Marketing

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Where Are You Starting From?

Choose the one that sounds like you to see which stages your book needs.

“My manuscript is finished.”

Most of our clients come to us with a finished manuscript. We review it, edit it, format it, and publish it for you.

  1. Stage 1Free consultationIncluded
  2. Stage 2WritingNot needed
  3. Stage 3Manuscript reviewIncluded
  4. Stage 4EditingAs needed
  5. Stage 5Design and formattingIncluded
  6. Stage 6PublishingIncluded

Your Part in the Process

You do not need any publishing experience. You only need to stay involved, because it is your book.

  • Share your manuscript or your ideas, and answer our questions
  • Review edits, designs, and proofs at your own pace
  • Make the key decisions: the plan, the cover, and the final approval
  • Tell us early if something does not feel right, so it is easy to change

How Long Does It Take?

Most books take [X to Y months], depending on length and how quickly you review chapters. [OWNER: confirm]

Your written plan includes a timeline before any work starts. If there is a date that matters to you, such as a birthday, an anniversary, or an event, tell us at the start.

What affects the timeline

  • The length of your book
  • Where you are starting from
  • The services you choose
  • How quickly you review chapters and proofs

Start With a Conversation

Tell us where you are with your book. We will explain which steps apply to you and what would happen first.